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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 290.78 and 178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 290.78 and 178.11 is: 245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 290.78 = 178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/290.78 = 178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 290.78 × 178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 51,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,789.94/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.55

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